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The Skeptics Guide #1037 - May 24 2025

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Chimpanzee Care: Nature's Medicine

This chapter explores the remarkable self-medication and grooming behaviors of chimpanzees, highlighting their ability to care for themselves and each other. Recent studies reveal their use of specific plants for medicinal purposes and showcase their social dynamics through acts of pro-social behavior. The discussion emphasizes the intelligence of these primates and the evolutionary implications of their caring behaviors, drawing intriguing parallels with human practices.

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